Credit: The Associated Press

Britain's Prince Charles, center left, and his son Prince William, center right, are shown items made from endangered animals, which had been confiscated by customs officers, during a conference on the illegal wildlife trade, at Clarence House, London, Tuesday May 21, 2013.

Credit: The Associated Press

Britain's Prince Charles, center, and his son Prince William are shown items made from endangered animals, which had been confiscated by customs officers, during a conference on the illegal wildlife trade, at Clarence House, London, Tuesday May 21, 2013.

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LONDON — Britain's Prince William has joined his father Prince Charles in urging global action to tackle the illegal poaching of wild animals.

William told a conservation conference at London's St. James's Palace that he is calling on his charity, the Royal Foundation, to engage young people in the cause.

The conference brings together policy makers and the private sector to develop solutions to stop the illegal trade in animal parts, including rhino horns and elephant tusks.